A man dressed as an altar boy protects his nose from smoke thrown by other protesters during a demonstration in downtown Madrid, October 18, 2008. Thousands of Spanish police and civil guards protested on Saturday in Madrid to demand better salaries and working conditions. The civil guards defied threats they would face disciplinary action if they took part in the demonstration. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SPAIN)

A man dressed as an altar boy protects his nose from smoke thrown by other protesters during a demonstration in downtown Madrid, October 18, 2008. Thousands of Spanish police and civil guards protested on Saturday in Madrid to demand better salaries and working conditions. The civil guards defied threats they would face disciplinary action if they took part in the demonstration. REUTERS/Susana Vera (SPAIN)